WHOLE DUCK CASSOULET

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Categories     Bean     Duck     Lamb     Pork     Bacon     Sausage

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 cups dried white beans
1/2 pound not-too-smoky slab bacon
Small bunch fresh parsley, leaves
chopped, stems saved
10 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Salt and black pepper
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
Reserved fat, as needed
2 medium onions, sliced
Duck confit
8 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups duck stock, plus more as needed
4 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 pound garlicky sausage, preferably in one piece
1 cup bread crumbs
2 boneless duck breasts.
Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Put 3 tablespoons reserved duck fat in a large pot over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the lamb and brown the pieces well. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 or 6 minutes; turn off heat.
Remove the duck confit from the refrigerator and scrape off the fat; debone and shred the meat. Add the meat and garlic cloves to the pot with the lamb, along with 2 cups duck stock, tomatoes, chopped garlic and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is very tender, 1 to 11/2 hours. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
When you're ready to assemble the cassoulet, discard the bouquet garni. Cut the fat from the meat and cut the meat into small pieces.

Steps:

  • the meat and cut the meat into small pieces. 7. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and cook, turning as necessary until well browned; transfer to a cutting board and slice into quarter-inch rounds; don't wash out the pan. 8. Heat the oven to 375. Transfer a layer of beans to a large enameled cast-iron pot with a slotted spoon to leave behind most of the cooking liquid. Layer half of the sausage and bacon on top, then another layer of beans, then half the duck-and-lamb mixture; repeat the layers until you have used all the beans and meat. 9. Put the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, uncovered, then turn off heat. Cover with bread crumbs and chopped parsley leaves and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. 10. While the cassoulet is in the oven, put the skillet used for cooking the sausage over medium-high heat. When it's hot, cook the duck breasts, skin-side down, until they release easily from the pan, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook to rare, just another minute or 2. Remove the duck from the pan with a slotted spoon and pour the drippings from the pan over the cassoulet; reduce oven heat to 350. 11. Bake the cassoulet until it's hot, bubbling and crusted around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes; add a little duck stock if it starts to look too dry. Slice the duck breasts on the diagonal and transfer them to the pot, tucking them into the bread crumbs. Cook until the breasts are medium rare, another 5 minutes or so, then serve.

Manandi Senkoto
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This is the best cassoulet I've ever had! The duck is cooked to perfection, and the beans are creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Oliver Vujinov
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I'm not a huge fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this cassoulet. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the duck confit was surprisingly tender.


Farzana Mansoori
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This cassoulet is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are incredible.


Ifeoma Okoli
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I love cassoulet, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The duck confit is especially delicious.


Baloch's Writes
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cassoulet is incredibly flavorful and satisfying.


Junior Tuivanua
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cassoulet turned out a bit dry. I think I might have needed to add more liquid.


Realx Xbase
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This cassoulet is absolutely divine! The duck is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the beans are creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gods love-16 Savior07
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I made this cassoulet for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the duck and the beans. I will definitely be making this again.


MR GAMIN AKASH
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This was my first time making cassoulet, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the dish turned out delicious. I especially loved the crispy duck skin.


Tt Tghjff
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I've made cassoulet a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The duck confit adds a richness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced in other cassoulets. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves French cuisine.


Manoj nellimukal
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This cassoulet was a revelation! The duck was perfectly cooked, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.